I've actually listened to quite a bit of folk/viking metal, but I haven't found much in the similar vein as moonsorrow or bathory i.e., immense and epic atmosphere, a mix of doom-ish stuff and faster black/folk/thrash passages that lends it self to 8min+ epics. I'm looking for stuff that uses either the choir vocals of bathory and moonsorrow, the excellent clean vocals of heidevolk or the singular 'nordic' chants of isengard or storm. Prominent guitar is also good, i really dont care for the stuff that claims to be viking metal but really is just single strumming or power chords over power metal synths. If they mix harsh and clean vocals all the better. I also don't want the overly happy(triumphant stuff is ok, just not stuff like say alestorm) beer swilling kind of stuff like korplikanni or finntroll[dont rec these ]. It doesn't HAVE to be viking metal, epic black or folk metal can work if they pull of the atmosphere and vocals enough. Use whats in this paragraphs for recs, heres what i already heard and know of so you don't rec something i already am aware of:

I've actually listened to quite a bit of folk/viking metal, but I haven't found much in the similar vein as moonsorrow or bathory i.e., immense and epic atmosphere, a mix of doom-ish stuff and faster black/folk/thrash passages that lends it self to 8min+ epics. I'm looking for stuff that uses either the choir vocals of bathory and moonsorrow, the excellent clean vocals of heidevolk or the singular 'nordic' chants of isengard or storm. Prominent guitar is also good, i really dont care for the stuff that claims to be viking metal but really is just single strumming or power chords over power metal synths. If they mix harsh and clean vocals all the better. I also don't want the overly happy(triumphant stuff is ok, just not stuff like say alestorm) beer swilling kind of stuff like korplikanni or finntroll[dont rec these ]. It doesn't HAVE to be viking metal, epic black or folk metal can work if they pull of the atmosphere and vocals enough. Use whats in this paragraphs for recs, heres what i already heard and know of so you don't rec something i already am aware of:

I'm looking for more albums and songs that resemble Enslaved's "Suttungs Mjod" from their Blodhemn album. I'm looking for songs that are a little bit slower, with emphasis being put more on deeper, clean vocals rather than screams.

I've actually listened to quite a bit of folk/viking metal, but I haven't found much in the similar vein as moonsorrow or bathory i.e., immense and epic atmosphere, a mix of doom-ish stuff and faster black/folk/thrash passages that lends it self to 8min+ epics. I'm looking for stuff that uses either the choir vocals of bathory and moonsorrow, the excellent clean vocals of heidevolk or the singular 'nordic' chants of isengard or storm. Prominent guitar is also good, i really dont care for the stuff that claims to be viking metal but really is just single strumming or power chords over power metal synths. If they mix harsh and clean vocals all the better. I also don't want the overly happy(triumphant stuff is ok, just not stuff like say alestorm) beer swilling kind of stuff like korplikanni or finntroll[dont rec these ]. It doesn't HAVE to be viking metal, epic black or folk metal can work if they pull of the atmosphere and vocals enough. Use whats in this paragraphs for recs, heres what i already heard and know of so you don't rec something i already am aware of:

Okay,only "met"bands like Korpiklaani and the likes a little while ago,i REALLY need recs on more bands like this.The happier and cheesier the better ,as long as they know how to make decent songs and need to use folk instruments.Otherwise i could listen to german power metal

Okay,only "met"bands like Korpiklaani and the likes a little while ago,i REALLY need recs on more bands like this.The happier and cheesier the better ,as long as they know how to make decent songs and need to use folk instruments.Otherwise i could listen to german power metal

(luckily) lacking the "cheese" but maybe what you are looking for:

Glittertind

their early sound is more a form of viking-folk-rock-punk, today they (he) sound more like folk metal

Hey, a mate of mine liked some of the folk metal I showed him (minus the metal, surprisingly), so I'm wondering if there are any folk-metal bands out there (preferably with Norse/Norwegian/Swedish folk influences) with a minimal of metal and a maximum of folk.
Odd request, but cheers!

Hey, a mate of mine liked some of the folk metal I showed him (minus the metal, surprisingly), so I'm wondering if there are any folk-metal bands out there (preferably with Norse/Norwegian/Swedish folk influences) with a minimal of metal and a maximum of folk.Odd request, but cheers!

Any recommendations for bands similar to Thyrfing and later Månegarm? Preferably with those raw vocals (not growls). It should not be too dark and depressive, nor should it be too happy (like Korpiklaani) but still have that viking spirit.

i'm new to this genre so i'm looking for the more mainstream bands to start with. which ones of the ones listed are considered the more mainstream or easy to get into?

I really enjoy those that have a melodic/singing chorus. My favorites include Eluveitie, Korpiklaani and Tyr. I like Inis Mona, Hail to the Hammer and Wooden Pints, etc.

Thanks in advance.

If you want Mainstream Folk influenced music then there is only folk rock like Dylan or Simon and Garfunkel. Folk Metal isn't mainstream. Its Underground in the USA and Europe has some notice of it, mainly Finland (of Course). If you want that type of chorus with singing you would like Ensiferum, Heidevolk, and Falconer

I want to find some good folk metal really similar to finntroll or jari era ensiferum. Just not really a fan of clean vocals.

I can't really think of anything similar to Ensiferum, folk-wise, but have you tried Korpiklaai? If memory serves, they do have sort of Finntroll sound to them. And always, always, listen to Moonsorrow.

EDIT:

Now that I think about it Aelstorm has a bit of an Ensiferum feel, minus the harsh vocals.

I've done a bit of research lately but just can't find *quite* what I'm looking for.

A bit back a friend introduced me to Mago de Oz. I got pretty hooked... feeling like the songs varied from real catchy, upbeat folk with tons of hooks, or more metal songs with powerful riffs. Regardless of where individual songs placed in the genre, I really dig the clean vocals (dude's got a pretty awesome voice too), songwriting, and the level of emotion.

I was really looking for something very similair to Mago, but I'm at a bit of a loss. Many of the folk metal bands I've seen recommended around seem to be a bit on the death side (Ensiferum, (still awesome though)) or just don't quite have enough balls (Elvenking). It also seem there are many bands that just seem they threw in a violin or something... and it doesn't really fit or sound that folky... it's just rock with a violin.

But ya, something similair to Mago would be awesome. I don't speak a word of Spanish btw, so I'm not really looking for anything "culturally specific." Any help is appreciated, thanks!

I've done a bit of research lately but just can't find *quite* what I'm looking for.

A bit back a friend introduced me to Mago de Oz. I got pretty hooked... feeling like the songs varied from real catchy, upbeat folk with tons of hooks, or more metal songs with powerful riffs. Regardless of where individual songs placed in the genre, I really dig the clean vocals (dude's got a pretty awesome voice too), songwriting, and the level of emotion.

I was really looking for something very similair to Mago, but I'm at a bit of a loss. Many of the folk metal bands I've seen recommended around seem to be a bit on the death side (Ensiferum, (still awesome though)) or just don't quite have enough balls (Elvenking). It also seem there are many bands that just seem they threw in a violin or something... and it doesn't really fit or sound that folky... it's just rock with a violin.

But ya, something similair to Mago would be awesome. I don't speak a word of Spanish btw, so I'm not really looking for anything "culturally specific." Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Try maybe Tuatha de Danann? I really like them and share a bit of similarity with Mago

This may be an odd request, but is there any folk/viking whatever you call it that sounds similar to Manowar? You know, with heavy riffs, or similar vocals ect. It doesn't have to be about being metal or anything (hehe vikings singing about metal).